Deep fake of Chief Rabbi identified online - Israel National News

A fraudulent campaign surfaced on social media involving a deepfake video of Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi David Yosef. The video appeared to show Rabbi Yosef endorsing a medical product, but officials stressed that the rabbi has no connection to the videos or the product being advertised.

What happened

The manipulated videos directed viewers to fake websites designed to imitate legitimate pages. The purpose of these sites was to steal personal information and payment details from users. Authorities described the operation as a sophisticated fraud attempt exploiting the chief rabbi’s public standing to gain the trust of potential victims. The public was urged to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with suspicious content shared online.